Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

3, 5, 9, 17, ?

Option 1: 42

Option 2: 26

Option 3: 65

Option 4: 33


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Correct Answer: 33


Solution : Given –

3, 5, 9, 17, ?

The pattern follow for the series is –

3 × 2 – 1 = 6 – 1 = 5

5 × 2 – 1 = 10 – 1 = 9

9 × 2 – 1 = 18 – 1 = 17

17 × 2 – 1 = 34 – 1 = 33

The series is 3, 5, 9, 17, 33 .

Hence, fourth option is correct.

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